Council for the County of Prince Edward recently made three planning-related decisions.
Official Plan Amendment 2
Council passed Official Plan Amendment 2 By-law No. 115-2023. The amendment updates the Official Plan so that it is consistent with new legislation and the Provincial Policy Statement. The amendment also keeps the Official Plan current with local needs. The amendment makes changes affecting all properties within the municipality.
More information is provided in this staff report.
The deadline to appeal the decision is July 31, 2023. Read the notice of decision to learn more about the appeal process.
Pre-consultation and Complete Application By-law
Council passed Pre-Consultation and Complete Application By-law No. 116-2023, repealing the previous pre-consultation by-law. The new by-law:
- Updates the requirements for mandatory pre-consultation prior to the submission of various applications under the Planning Act
- Provides greater transparency and clarity around the requirements of a complete application under the Planning Act
- Delegates authority to the Director of Development Services for determining a complete application
For more information, read the staff report and the notice of decision.
Site Control By-law
Council passed Site Plan Control By-law No. 119-2023, repealing the previous site plan control by-law. The updated by-law:
- Defines various terms used in the by-law
- Updates the zone categories where site plan control may be applied
- Provide provisions related to the types of development where site plan control is applicable
- Includes provisions to identify Major Site Plan Control applications and Minor Site Plan Control applications
- Establishes exemptions to site plan control in accordance with the Planning Act local needs
- Establishes application requirements in accordance with the Planning Act and the municipality’s Pre-Consultation and Complete Application By-law
- Outlines the information that is required with the application
- Addresses enforcement, penalties, and the release of securities associated with the Site Plan Control process
For more information, read the staff report and the notice of decision.
If you have questions about these decisions, contact Scott Pordham, Policy Coordinator, Development Services, at 613.476.2148 extension 2024 or email spordham@pecounty.on.ca.